Police Investigate Hyundai Mobis Employee Over 'Technology Leakage Suspicion'

Leak Allegations Including 'Head-Up Display' Technology

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[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Gyumin] The police have launched an investigation into a Hyundai Mobis employee suspected of industrial technology leakage.

The Security Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced on the 8th that it is investigating Hyundai Mobis employee A on charges of violating the Act on the Prevention of Unfair Competition and Protection of Trade Secrets.

Employee A is suspected of leaking internal documents containing information such as the 'Head-Up Display' technology that shows driving information on the front of vehicles, in violation of security regulations.

In April, Hyundai Mobis filed a complaint against employee A with the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul, and the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency took over the case and began a direct investigation.

The police plan to determine the extent of the damage through the investigation.

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